Adventures on and around the island of Brigantine
Sightseeing
beautiful beaches with very few people other than some 4x4 looking for a good surf fishing spot
6 locals recommend
North Brigantine State Natural Area
beautiful beaches with very few people other than some 4x4 looking for a good surf fishing spot
*check hours - may be closed for renovations* A classic, historic roadside attraction. Also close to Island Aqua Park - makes for a fun day trip to Margate. Stop by Water Dog Smoke House for a great lunch and be sure to get the candied salmon for a treat!
130 locals recommend
Lucy the Elephant
9200 Atlantic Ave*check hours - may be closed for renovations* A classic, historic roadside attraction. Also close to Island Aqua Park - makes for a fun day trip to Margate. Stop by Water Dog Smoke House for a great lunch and be sure to get the candied salmon for a treat!
Absecon Lighthouse
31 S Rhode Island AveA fun activity with some history - lots of narrow steps.
Food scene
FABULOUS sandwiches and their candied salmon is addictive. You can also find it at the Brigantine Farmers Market on summer Saturdays.
18 locals recommend
Water Dog Smoke House
7319 Ventnor AveFABULOUS sandwiches and their candied salmon is addictive. You can also find it at the Brigantine Farmers Market on summer Saturdays.
Randall's Seafood
301 Ansley BoulevardLooking for the best seafood? This is the place. Great selection, great prices.
Good family-friendly restaurant and bar. Eat in, take-out and delivery. Great happy hour from 4-6 with discount apps and drinks (love the mussels in white). You can't go wrong with the pasta/seafood special of the day. And the volcano pizza is awesome and spicy!
43 locals recommend
Andre's Wine Bar & Grill
1312 W Brigantine AveGood family-friendly restaurant and bar. Eat in, take-out and delivery. Great happy hour from 4-6 with discount apps and drinks (love the mussels in white). You can't go wrong with the pasta/seafood special of the day. And the volcano pizza is awesome and spicy!
One of our favorite restaurants and bar. Family-friendly, too. Great taco Tuesday specials and live music most nights.
40 locals recommend
The Cellar 32
3119 Revere BlvdOne of our favorite restaurants and bar. Family-friendly, too. Great taco Tuesday specials and live music most nights.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
1301 West Brigantine AvenueRita's! Just a few blocks away!
A great bakery for a sweet treat plus snacks and frozen pastas and meats.
32 locals recommend
Aversa's Italian Bakery
3101 Atlantic Brigantine BlvdA great bakery for a sweet treat plus snacks and frozen pastas and meats.
Casale al Mare is THE place for Italian specialties (pasta, bread, sauce, snacks, cakes and treats).
8 locals recommend
Casale al Mare
3100 Atlantic Brigantine BlvdCasale al Mare is THE place for Italian specialties (pasta, bread, sauce, snacks, cakes and treats).
For a GREAT sandwich (or raw meats for grilling) go to Ernest and Son Meat Market – their menu is in the binder in the house. My favorite is the Newc (turkey, slaw and pepper cheese).
24 locals recommend
Ernest and Son
3305 W Brigantine AveFor a GREAT sandwich (or raw meats for grilling) go to Ernest and Son Meat Market – their menu is in the binder in the house. My favorite is the Newc (turkey, slaw and pepper cheese).
Stop by Rip Tide bait and tackle shop for Stock’s pound cake – sounds weird to get cake in a bait shop – but that’s where it is!
Riptide Bait & Tackle
1201 W Brigantine AveStop by Rip Tide bait and tackle shop for Stock’s pound cake – sounds weird to get cake in a bait shop – but that’s where it is!
Lascala’s Beach House (former Laguna Beach Bar) is open and within walking distance. Get there early or call ahead to see how long the wait is! Check out their website for their live music schedule.
LaScala's Beach House
Lascala’s Beach House (former Laguna Beach Bar) is open and within walking distance. Get there early or call ahead to see how long the wait is! Check out their website for their live music schedule.
Local Activity
A great little museum with great staff providing a brief history and education of the great work that this non-profit does for our marine mammal friends.
32 locals recommend
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
3625 Atlantic Brigantine BlvdA great little museum with great staff providing a brief history and education of the great work that this non-profit does for our marine mammal friends.
Great surf shop offering clothes, surf boards, stand up paddle boards and surf rentals and lessons.
10 locals recommend
Primal Surf
3106 Revere BlvdGreat surf shop offering clothes, surf boards, stand up paddle boards and surf rentals and lessons.
Atlantic City
Entertainment, casinos, restaurants, bars, day spas and more!
Island Aqua Park
9501 Amherst AveAmazing fun for the kids!
Historic Smithville is a quaint town with over 60 shops, 7 places to eat and events year-round. Located about 15 miles from Atlantic City.
27 locals recommend
Smithville
Historic Smithville is a quaint town with over 60 shops, 7 places to eat and events year-round. Located about 15 miles from Atlantic City.
Mini golf, skate park, dog park, tennis courts, pickleball court, basketball courts and more near the Brigantine Community Center.
19 locals recommend
Brigantine City Office
265 42nd St SMini golf, skate park, dog park, tennis courts, pickleball court, basketball courts and more near the Brigantine Community Center.
The kids love this arcade! And it's just a short walk from the house!
9 locals recommend
Smile Factory
1307 W Brigantine AveThe kids love this arcade! And it's just a short walk from the house!
Fun for the whole family and just a short drive away - 13 min.
49 locals recommend
Atlantic City Parasail
850 N New Hampshire AveFun for the whole family and just a short drive away - 13 min.
Great fun - race each other on a course in the bay. You have to be 16 to drive with a valid license.
11 locals recommend
JET SKI WAVE RUNNER RENTALS
4329 Atlantic Brigantine BlvdGreat fun - race each other on a course in the bay. You have to be 16 to drive with a valid license.
Fun & huge arcade in the Showboat on the Boardwalk in A.C. They added an indoor go-cart race track - you have to be 58" tall to drive. And they have an early bird special - 50% off from 11am - 2pm!
22 locals recommend
Lucky Snake Arcade & Sports Bar at Showboat
801 BoardwalkFun & huge arcade in the Showboat on the Boardwalk in A.C. They added an indoor go-cart race track - you have to be 58" tall to drive. And they have an early bird special - 50% off from 11am - 2pm!
New Island Waterpark at the Showboat - largest indoor water park
8 locals recommend
Showboat Atlantic City
801 BoardwalkNew Island Waterpark at the Showboat - largest indoor water park
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Two articles with some good tips for when you're visiting
https://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/08/23/brigantine-beach-day-trip/
https://gettingontravel.com/a-perfect-weekend-at-brigantine-beach/?fbclid=IwAR1VTEoFidELufzO1X0yka_cKiS9yDJOXDuVLjjOIt4xzQAa8AjAQ97Q-qk
Getting around
Brigantine Taxi
(609) 266-1300 - they'll pick you up in A.C. - much cheaper than getting a ride from AC.
Book before you go
Acme & CVS
Pack light: there is an Acme grocery store and CVS pharmacy on the island
Don't miss
The Brigantine Farmers market
Saturday mornings in the summer - a great way to kick off your weekend and stock up on nosh, local art, coffee, fresh squeezed lemonade, prepared and frozen foods, flowers, produce, etc. We love getting fresh, local clams from clam daddy’s and tossing them with pasta and fresh tomatoes for a fresh, quick dinner. And the focaccia and fresh mozz from Tony Boloney's is fabulous. There are a lot of great vendors there.
Located at the Brigantine Community School parking lot at 301 E Evans Blvd from 8am - 12pm.
Don't miss
Sunset
Walk to the end of the street to the bay for the best sunset views. (FYI - The yacht club there is private property. Please don’t walk on their docks, etc.)